QUICK DETAILS
Availability: mid-March to mid-October, 7 days per week
Start times: Pick up from accommodation at 8:30am
Duration: Approximately 9 hours (includes return transport)
Difficulty: 3/5
Tour Types: Scheduled self-guided
Bike Options: Manual or E-Bike
Gateway to the Highlands Bicycle Tour
We’ve all seen it, the portrayal of a stereotypical Scottish Highland scene in a film, on a postcard or printed on the lid of a shortbread tin. Well here it is, see it with your own eyes on a perfect day in the saddle. For those who want to experience Scottish mountains, lochs and glens, and be at one with nature. Our ‘Gateway to the Highlands Tour’ takes you on a cycle through ‘Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park’ featuring some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscape, providing a stereotypical backdrop for much of our Highland history.
Gateway to the Highlands Bike Tour Prices:
Hybrid Bike – £95 per person for 2 + persons
Hybrid Bike – £170 for single person*
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £115 per person for 2 + persons
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £185 for single person*
Private Tour – £380 for groups of up to 4 persons using manual bikes, plus £20 per e-bike required. Additional riders £95/£115 per person
*Our single person price includes a supplement for fuel costs. This will be reduced on the day if there are more people taking the tour.
Gateway to the Highlands self-guided tour prices include satellite navigation (GPS), full vehicle support, bike rental, helmet and return transport to Edinburgh accommodation. All prices are inclusive of tax – please see full Terms and Conditions
Tour Details
When to go:
March to October. Please see calendar at bottom of page for availability.
Terrain:
70% cycle path, 30% tarmac country road
Distance:
27miles (39 kilometres)
Time:
Including pick up and drop off approximately 9 hours (full day).
Suitability:
For leisure cyclists with a medium level of fitness. E-bikes are available for a more relaxed experience or if you need some extra help up the climbs. We have a minimum age policy of 12 years old for manual bikes and 16 years old for Electric bicycles. Families with children under the age of 12 can participate in this tour using the private tour option only.
Highlights:
Balquhidder, home of Rob Roy’s grave. Mountains – Ben Ledi, Ben Vorlich and Ben Mhor. Lochs – Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn and Loch Voil. On route you will see Stirling and Doune Castle, Wallace Monument, and the historic town of Callander.
Schedule/Itinerary
08:30 to 10:30 – Pick up from accommodation in Edinburgh and drive to start of route via a short halfway stop at a historic location
10:45 to 12:00 – Cycle to lunch stop
12:00 to 13:00 – Lunch at the award winning Mhor 84 cafe
13:00 to 14:30 – Cycle to Balqhuidder and take an optional 30 minute walk for fantastic views of Loch Voil
13:00 to 15:45 – Cycle remaining part of tour
16:00 to 17:30 – Return to Edinburgh
Dates in RED are fully booked
Dates in GREEN are available for a specific tour only
All other dates are FREE for any tour you like
Booking is easy – call 0044(0)7973940924 or submit the form below, we will normally respond to your enquiry within 24 hours. We accept payments by www.paypal.com to info@tartanbiketours.com or most major credit and debit cards.
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